How Students From Mixed-Status Families Are Doubly Damaged by the FAFSA Mess
June 12, 2024 by Sayda Martinez-Alvarado The release of the Better FAFSA, the new version of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, was greatly anticipated, promising an opportunity to expand the potential of higher education and access to social mobility.
Updated Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers
June 11, 2024 by EdTrust Process for FSA ID Account Creation for Individuals Without a Social Security Number in Connection With Person Authentication Service (PAS).
Ed Trust Comment on FSA ID Creation for Non-SSN FAFSA Filers
February 23, 2024 by EdTrust Comment on the process for FSA ID account creation for individuals without a Social Security number (SSN) in connection with person authentication service (PAS).
How Colleges Can Better Support Undocumented Students in the Aftermath of the Affirmative Action Ban
November 17, 2023 by Jaime Ramirez-Mendoza Here are some recommendations on how colleges can better support undocumented students in the wake of the affirmative action ban and remove barriers that often deter these students from obtaining a postsecondary degree.
An Undocumented Student’s Uphill Road to College and Career Success
June 14, 2023 by Alexa Maqueo Toledo As a DACA recipient in Tennessee, my higher education journey wasn’t easy. I didn’t qualify for in-state tuition because my state prohibits undocumented students from accessing it. Never mind that…
Allowing All Undocumented Students to Get Driver’s and Professional Licenses Would Help Them Thrive
April 19, 2023 by Ali Procopio Expanding higher education access for undocumented students isn’t just a matter of lifting restrictions on college enrollment and financial aid. To help undocumented students reach their full potential, states should…
Eliminating Barriers to a Higher Education for Undocumented Students Is an Urgent Need
February 28, 2023 by Christian Penichet-Paul 
Key Criteria for Undocumented Student Higher Education Access and Success
February 22, 2023 by EdTrust Ed Trust researchers analyzed nine criteria in the 15 states with the largest shares of undocumented college students to determine whether state policies are helping or hurting undocumented students’ ability to attend college and how access and success for this underserved student population could be improved.
Higher Education Access and Success for Undocumented Students Start with 9 Key Criteria
February 22, 2023 by EdTrust Over 427,000 Undocumented Students Face Challenges in Higher Education, Workforce and Accessing Social Services New Ed Trust Report Finds How Government Can Provide Necessary Immigration Reforms WASHINGTON – Immigration reform…